Principal Engineer Yield Engineering

Utilize inline, electrical, defect, product sort or other data to drive product yield for our customers to drive and implement changes to increase product yield

Typically Performs One Or More Of The Following In Capacity Of Either An Individual Contributor (as Directed And/or Independently), Or As a Manager

• Build and develop defect source library and tool's defect source fingerprinting
• Perform product/process partitioning study for yield & defect characterization to drive defect improvements
• Demonstrate strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Learn and explore new technologies and work with urgency on both Tactical and Strategic Problems
• Ensure that processes are well documented, failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place
• Work with cross function teams to reduce defect activities
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed.
  
  

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Title: Principal Engineer Yield Engineering

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Job Purpose

This position is for Yield Engineer in GLOBALFOUNDRIES' India center at Bangalore, supporting 200mm wafer fabs in Burlington, US. The candidate will drive yield improvement and product performance on advanced technology nodes on GlobalFoundries strategic roadmap.

Principal Accountabilities

• Drive yield and product performance for different technology across multiple products and customer applications
• Monitoring yield trends, disposition of holds at sort test, support general/urgent fab operational issues, scrap investigation, analysis for process change review boards
• Develop and improve yield characterization and data analysis methodologies to rapidly determine yield limiters, correlation to in-line defectivity and metrology, and electrical parametric signals
• Use data analysis, failure analysis, product and design information, device knowledge, and technology understanding to identify improvement opportunities
• Support process module engineering activities through electrical test, inline metrology, and yield analysis to improve cost, cycle-time, and manufacturing robustness
• Clear reporting and communication of issues to home teams on a daily basis
• Must be flexible in job assignment and ready to work on weekend shifts on a rotational basis as required by the business
  
  

Education

Ph.D./ master’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, Physics or relevant areas and are passionate about handling data/ image/ text processing.

Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. with 4-6 years or M.S./M.Tech/ PhD. with 4-8 years of relevant experience in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or Applied Physics
• Knowledge of circuit design and test, solid state device physics, submicron FET architectures, and the implications of electrical characteristics and performance on yield and product behavior
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a globally matrixed team or environment
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
  
  

Other Essential Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a globally matrixed team or environment.
• Organized, proactive, excellent analytical skills, on-time delivery of work assigned, and good verbal and written communication.
• Able to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
  
  

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations. To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.